Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendale Platypus Mermaid 55cm

2024-04-12 Thread Charlie R
Looks like this was posted in May 2023 with a price of $3200. So it looks like a price decrease to me. On Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 12:57:05 PM UTC-4 NYCbikeguy wrote: > Wasn't the price previously $2500? Not trying to attack, but what made you > increase the price? > > On Thursday, April

[RBW] FS: Clem 45cm & Rosco Platypus 50cm Framesets

2024-02-26 Thread Charlie R
Two Rivendell framesets never built: Clem L 45cm dark green frameset. This was from the last batch of Clems with the 26 inch wheelsets purchased maybe two years ago. $1250. Rosco Platypus 50cm frameset. There were two colors available - purple and green. This is the green. $1500 - a bit

[RBW] Re: FS: Susie 53cm Orange Medium Frameset In Connecticut

2021-08-10 Thread Charlie R
Susie has been sold. On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 4:27:10 AM UTC-4 Charlie R wrote: > Frameset as received from Rivendell, never built or had any components > mounted.My increasing age and my decreasing ability to ride is making > me reconsider my need for this bike. I am

[RBW] FS: Susie 53cm Orange Medium Frameset In Connecticut

2021-07-20 Thread Charlie R
Frameset as received from Rivendell, never built or had any components mounted.My increasing age and my decreasing ability to ride is making me reconsider my need for this bike. I am currently in the process of building a small 26 inch Clem L. which will hopefully satisfy my future

Re: [RBW] Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

2021-06-21 Thread Charlie R
Prices are increasing - note the price for this 60 cm Cheviot eBay sale - $3200+ shipping.. Almost makes $3500 price seem in the ball park. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203489313172?nma=true=SZFNCOL2PFVc63cY5IP%252Fbt9l9Sg%253D_cvip=true=true=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 On Monday, June 21, 2021

[RBW] Re: FS: Medium Orange Susie Hillibike

2021-04-23 Thread Charlie R
This is a frameset only - 53 cm. On Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 9:08:53 PM UTC-4 Jacob P wrote: > > Hi Charlie, > Trying to send a PM. Interested! > On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:21:01 AM UTC-4 Charlie R wrote: > >> >> As received from Rivendell, never built

[RBW] FS: Medium Orange Susie Hillibike

2021-04-20 Thread Charlie R
As received from Rivendell, never built. My increasing age and my decreasing ability to ride is making me reconsider my need for this bike. I am currently in the process of building a small 26 inch Clem L. which will hopefully satisfy my future needs. I purchased the bike at the pre sale

[RBW] Re: Hunqs. How do I know what year mine is?

2021-04-07 Thread Charlie R
I pre-ordered one of the original Hunqapillars. From what I can recall, the Hunquapillar was the first Taiwan built Rivendell bicycle after Rivendell left Toyo Japan. It might have even been a Toyo Taiwan shop. I don't believe any were made by Toyo Japan. There was a long wait period and

[RBW] Gus Susie Questions

2020-01-20 Thread Charlie R
I have one ordered and have begun my planning of parts. Several questions: What size is the seatpost? I assume one does not come with a frame. Bottom bracket - Does a frame come with a bottom bracket? I recall reading somewhere that Rivendell was going to offer two variations of bottom

[RBW] Preorder For Gus & Susie is Up

2019-11-18 Thread Charlie R
At age 71, Susie is my 6th and probably last Rivendell bike purchase... Charlie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: FS: Grilver Clem H Size 52 Brand New

2019-02-11 Thread Charlie R
Where is the bike? Thanks On Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:23:06 AM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > I have a brand new, in box never opened, Clem H in size 52 in the Grilver > color. Purchased earlier this year. I haven't even opened the box. I paid > the full $1,650 price that's on the web site.

[RBW] Re: Largest Yves Gomez?

2019-01-21 Thread Charlie R
I have a 55cm Yves Gomez... Picture here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/7338969@N06/20444873102/in/dateposted-public/ On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 9:00:07 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Does anyone know if a 60cm or greater Yves was ever produced? > > Tom > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: FS: Rivendell Clem L in size 52; $2,625 shipped to CONUS, grilver color, Riv custom build

2018-04-19 Thread Charlie R
Nice specs - as nice of step though as I've seen - and I've owned 3 Rivendell mixtes. Sorry you got cited by the double wide police... Charlie On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 1:50:11 PM UTC-4, Derek Allen wrote: > > I paid $3,450 from Rivdendell, rec’d the bike on DEC 12, my

[RBW] Re: Lower price Atlantis!

2018-03-23 Thread Charlie R
And I suppose the next long chainstay Rivendell bike will be an Atlantis Mixte (aka Mountain Mixte) in Porsche red. Bring it on.. Charlie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

[RBW] Re: Riv request for store credits

2018-02-22 Thread Charlie R
I'm looking at this payment more like a Costco membership fee rather than an excuse to buy another set of handlebars.. As a aside, one of my other favorite companies Really Right Stuff (Camera accessories), just announced that they were moving from California to Utah because of the

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-03 Thread Charlie R
Right On!!! Better description than my recent post. I have the damn hearts on my Gomez and Wilbury Charlie On Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 3:30:23 PM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > I like the wide-tire, canti, lugged, mountain mixte idea. Replace hearts > on lugs with

[RBW] Re: What type of bike would make you buy another riv

2018-02-03 Thread Charlie R
A Mountain Mixte with room for wide tires (3 inches) and 26 inch wheels in the smaller sizes. (I'm short and old.) The North American Handmade Bicycle Show is 20 miles away from me in a few weeks and I'm really thinking about attending and talking to builders about such a bike. Charlie in

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

2017-03-24 Thread Charlie R
A better picture of the lavender Atlantis - should have kept it... Charlie On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7:59:20 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I'm officially #7. Orange is a non starter because the nature of the > decals. As always, Grant and Roman indulged and humored me.

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

2017-03-24 Thread Charlie R
Lavender you say A lavender Atlantis from a previous life.. Would be a great color.. Charlie On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 7:59:20 PM UTC-4, Conway Bennett wrote: > > I'm officially #7. Orange is a non starter because the nature of the > decals. As always,

Re: [Ext] [RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

2017-03-23 Thread Charlie R
Number #1 votes for orange or Porsche red Charlie On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 7:52:50 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > As reputed #4, I second both of Conway's suggestions, maybe in reverse > order. But it is very disturbing that there is not a single orange speed > demon in my stable

[RBW] Re: New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

2017-03-22 Thread Charlie R
> like it will take too long to make it to 8. > > > > > On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:58:12 AM UTC-4, Charlie R wrote: > >> >> I received a Rivendell email yesterday about another possible batch of >> the Rosco sort of mountain mixte. Sounds like the same as th

[RBW] New Batch of Rosco Mixtes - Maybe

2017-03-22 Thread Charlie R
I received a Rivendell email yesterday about another possible batch of the Rosco sort of mountain mixte. Sounds like the same as the last batch with maybe a different color. Cost is estimated to be $800 without bottom bracket, headset or seatpost. Grant said he needs a commitment for 8 and

[RBW] Re: Poster post

2016-12-19 Thread Charlie R
I think the Just Ride Poster should be available for purchase!!! Charlie On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12:06:01 PM UTC-5, MartyG wrote: > > Finally had a chance to frame a poster I picked up from a book shop near > Chicago when Grant was on his book tour. They were going to

[RBW] Re: Anyone seen that Rosco Bunbaloosa in person?

2016-11-28 Thread Charlie R
Anybody know what the tire size is? I'm hoping it's a 26 inch Hunqapillar fork.. I sent an email maybe 10 days ago but haven't heard back. In the past, I always emailed Kevin (5 bike purchases including 3 mixtes). I miss him.. Charlie On Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 11:44:58

[RBW] FS: 55cm Yves Gomez - Frame Fork Only - British Racing Green/Cream Insert - Pickup Preferred in CT

2015-08-10 Thread Charlie R
For sale is a 55cm Yves Gomez Frame and Fork (male version of the Betty Foy). I've owned it for 3 years - rode it about 300 miles the first year and only one ride since due to a rotator cuff issue and too many other bikes. See the pictures here:

[RBW] 60 cm Red Wilbury - Original Rivendell Mixte - on the Bay

2013-10-11 Thread Charlie R
These don't come up often - looks real good with some nice equipment. Way big for me and not associated in any way other than a huge mixte fan Charlie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this